The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a girl, Kensington Palace has announced.
The princess - who is fourth in line to the throne - was "safely delivered" at 08:34 BST, the palace statement said.
The
Duke of Cambridge, who was present for the birth of the 8lbs 3oz
(3.7kg) baby girl, brought his 21-month-old son Prince George to visit
his sister at St Mary's Hospital, west London.
The couple and their daughter will leave hospital on Saturday evening.
They will travel home to Kensington Palace, where Prince George has now returned.
In
a statement, Kensington Palace said: "Their Royal Highnesses would like
to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have
all received.
"They would also like to thank everyone for their warm wishes."
As he left the hospital briefly to pick up his son, Prince William told the waiting crowds the couple were "very happy".
Both Catherine and her daughter are "doing well", Kensington Palace said. The name of the baby will be announced in due course.
The
Prince of Wales, who had earlier said he was hoping for a
grand-daughter, and the Duchess of Cornwall said they were "absolutely
delighted".
The duchess had been admitted to the private Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, at 06:00 BST.
The birth announcement came just after 11:00 BST.
The
statement from Kensington Palace added: "The Queen, the Duke of
Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry
and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with
the news."
The latest royal joins the line of succession behind
her grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William and brother Prince
George, who was born at the same hospital in July 2013.
The princess is the Queen's fifth great-grandchild.
Source: bbc
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